Need help. I don't know what is wrong with my car

Discussion in 'General Subaru Discussion' started by masube81, Apr 12, 2005.

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  1. masube81
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    Hey guys yesterday I was trying to take out my spark plugs, but it was harder/worster than I thought it'll be. I ended up just getting my spark plug wires out, but not my spark plugs. But since I couldn't get them out, I just put the wires back, like they used to be. Problem is, today my car ran rather funny, especially on 1st gear. My rpm kept on going up and down even when I was just on one gear. Has anyone ever experience this before? And advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
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    yosmiley Subie OG Missin'In Action

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    Timing is off... get it tune.
     
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    Maybe you didn't push in your sparkplug wires in deep enough - causing it to misfire and run rough. :???:
     
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    ok found the problem bad spark plugs. Need new ones.
     
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    when you were wrenching on the plugs its posible that somethign shifted ont eh plug (gap changed) and that miht cause your prob. try hosing downt eh plugs w/ liquid wrench. heat the engine up to runnign temp, let it cool to cold, do it this abotu 3 times, and then try the plugs. they should come out.

    good luck
     
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    By changing the spark plugs you have to change them one at the time ma, Make sure they are tight on 18 to 23 lbs. Also check your wire that is plug tight in the spark plug
     
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